Israel threatens "complete destruction" of Gaza for Hamas' crimes
Israel has reportedly killed 500 people with its renewed assault in Gaza, as its threats to Palestinian civilians take on an increasingly menacing tone.
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Israel has reportedly killed 500 people with its renewed assault in Gaza, as its threats to Palestinian civilians take on an increasingly menacing tone.
It comes after Hamas said the death toll in Gaza from the latest round of fighting is more than 500 people. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Hamas is now warning that the strikes are a breach of the ceasefire deal. They are putting into question the fate of the Israeli hostages still in Gaza captivity. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
Approximately 50 pro-Palestinian protesters were demonstrating in the library on Wednesday afternoon, police said. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest.
Approximately 50 pro-Palestinian protesters were demonstrating in the library on Wednesday afternoon, police said. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest.
A deadly stabbing incident brings bloodshed back to Israel as Netanyahu and Hamas accuse each other of violating the increasingly fragile Gaza ceasefire.
Hundreds of aid trucks have entered Gaza daily since the ceasefire began on Jan. 19, and it was unclear what the immediate impact of the aid cutoff would be.
Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.
Hamas is under pressure from Israel and the U.S. at a crucial time for the Gaza ceasefire as it claims it could have misidentified a hostage's remains.
Hamas released four bodies, including the youngest captive taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack, Kfir Bibas, and his brother.
The Israeli prime minister, who met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also vowed to "finish the job" against Iran with United States support.
Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.
Only Israel has suggested openness to Trump's plan for the U.S. to move Palestinians out of Gaza and make it a "Riviera of the Middle East."
During a new conference on Tuesday, Mr. Trump proposed the U.S. take ownership of the territory and re-locate the roughly 2 million Palestinians who live there. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli national, is the first American to be released since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday and suggested Palestinians be permanently resettled so the U.S. could turn the Gaza Strip into the "Riviera of the Middle East." CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Mr. Trump said that would come after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on his plan and the reaction to it.
Dual U.S.-Israeli national Keith Siegel is among the 3 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in the fourth swap with Israel.
2 Israeli women and an 80-year-old male hostage, along with 5 Thai nationals, were released in Gaza, but Israel delayed its part of the exchange, accusing Hamas of "shocking scenes" at one handover.
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Israel's full cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire deal with Hamas, which will pause the fighting and release dozens of hostages in Gaza.
The deal is expected to begin Sunday, with the exchange of several hostages held in Gaza for a number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that Israel's negotiating team had finalized a deal on the release of hostages held in Gaza.
Palestinian and Israeli Americans in the Tri-State Area are eagerly awaiting the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
